Hansa C13 Chipper-Shredder
Product Information
The product is a cutting rotor machine that requires specific
safety equipment for safe usage. It is important to ensure that
safety measures are taken before, during, and after usage. The
product manual should be read by the equipment user and provided to
the site supervisor if the equipment is being hired for commercial
use.
Required Safety Equipment
- A suitable rated tow vehicle
- All lights should work when towing
Pre-Start Checks and Safety When Operating
Before starting the machine, ensure that suitable safety
equipment is worn. The following steps should be taken:
- Ensure that the choke lever is turned off
- Safely engage the cutting rotor by turning the engagement
handle clockwise until it stops - To feed, put material into the inlet chute
Stopping and After Use
After using the machine, follow these steps:
- Reduce throttle to minimum and wait for at least one minute for
cutting rotor to slow down - Disengage cutting rotor clutch by turning it anticlockwise
- Turn key off and turn fuel lever off
Starting Procedure
If you need to restart the machine, follow these steps:
- Disengage cutting rotor clutch by turning it anticlockwise
- Follow the Pre-Start Checks and Safety When Operating
instructions above to safely start the machine
Note: Always prioritize safety when using the machine. If you
have any questions or concerns, refer to the product manual or
contact customer support for assistance.
Instructions for Use
REQUIRED SAFETY
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SAFETY FIRST
If you are collecting the equipment for someone else please make sure this sheet is given to the equipment user to read. This sheet should be given to the site supervisor if the equipment is being hired for commercial use so that the information is available to all users.
Before starting any job, be sure to spend a few minutes planning and understanding the hazards and risks of the job. Do this by: · Thinking about and observing your
surroundings · Running through the steps of the job
in your mind · Identifying the hazards, how you can
get hurt and how you’ll prevent it · Knowing what plant and equipment
you need · Only starting when you can do the
job safely · Ensuring you are trained or
experienced for the task · Communicating with everyone
involved
Points to consider when planning a task. Can you: · Come into contact with an energy
source (e.g. heat, electricity, substance under pressure) or hazardous materials · Be struck-by or against anything? · Be caught-in, on or between anything? · Slip, trip or fall on the same or too a lower level · Strain or sprain a muscle? · Cause damage to plant equipment or property? · Spill or pollute something?
Chipper/Shredder Hansa C13
2. When towing
· Maximum trailer towing speed is 90km/hr
· Ensure trailer is securely attached to
suitable rated tow vehicle and all lights
work
3.
Pre-Start Checks and Safety
· Check petrol level · Check and adjust direction of outlet chute
and outlet deflector · Ensure the chipper is positioned on firm
level ground and remains attached to the tow vehicle or has the wheels securely chocked · Ensure you inspect the material to be chipped to ensure it is free of flax and nonorganic material: rocks, glass, wire, metal, etc. · Ensure you have no loose clothing or long hair that could get caught · Ensure the inlet chute is clear of material when starting the chipper · Ensure that bystanders are kept a safe distance away from hazards including outlet chute discharge, inlet chute, and noise
When Operating
· NEVER PLACE LIMBS INSIDE THE CHUTE OF THE MACHINE WHEN IN OPERATION
· Restrict diameter size of logs to 90 mm · Should a blockage occur, stop the machine
before clearing NEVER TRY AND CLEAR A BLOCKAGE WHILST THE MACHINE IS RUNNING · Always wear the required safety equipment (as listed)
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6. Turn choke lever off 7. Slowly engage cutting rotor by turning
engagement handle clockwise until it stops 8. To feed, put material into inlet chute
Stopping and After Use 1. Reduce throttle to minimum and wait 1
minute for cutting rotor to slow down 2. Disengage cutting rotor clutch
(anticlockwise) 3. Turn key off 4. Turn fuel lever off
Starting Procedure
1. Disengage cutting rotor clutch (anticlockwise)
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